appropriate slide spring for a 17# hammer spring

[dfraser]

Hi all,

I bought a 3 pak of 17# hammer springs for my 1911 Government. .45 ACP 230gr FMJ

Now looking to upgrade the slide spring, what # would be a good balance with the 17# hammer spring?

Regards

 

[1riot1ranger]

What caliber? What kind of load?

 

[dfraser]

OOOOPPPPPssss, My apologies

Forgot to mention that in OP

.45 ACP 230gr FMJ

Regards

 

[T&G]

If you are using factory loads or equivalents retain the 16 pound recoil spring or go to 17 or 18 pounds if the ejection pattern throws too far. Do not go lighter as this will beat the gun to pieces eventually. BTW for precision match triggers I only install 18 pound mainsprings.

 

[dfraser]

Great, Thanks for your response, T&G

Regards